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Hendugjd
Nov 15, 2020Aspirant
Orbi RBR20 And nighthawk R7800 set up of network/suggestions
Hi
i am hoping someone here can guide with my best options.
I have an Orbi RBR 20 and 2 satellites. And I am having issues with the WiFi extending to the basement from the second floor where the main orbi sits, modem is on the second floor.
someone suggested connecting A second wired router directly to my modem to the basement essentially creating a second "WiFi" area. I also have a nighthawk R7800 which in theory I could do this with. but it seems that everything I read here says don't do this.
could someone please suggest is there anyway to use the orbi rbr20 + the nighthawk r7800 to increase the WiFi area I can cover in the house ?
thank you in advance for any suggestions.
4 Replies
- FURRYe38Guru - Experienced User
Please post about this here for your model router:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Nighthawk-WiFi-Routers/bd-p/home-wifi-routers-nighthawkLook for AP mode under Advanced Tab/Advanced Settings/Router mode. The 7800 supports AP mode.
You might try Voxels 3rd party FW as well.
Good Luck.